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 Keep a fire extinguisher handy in a kitchen, garage, workshop and any other location where a small fire may occur. Extinguishers are labeled according to the type of fire they can put out. Type A can extinguish ordinary fires involving wood, cloth, and paper. Type B is for fires fueled by gasoline, oil, kitchen grease, solvents, and other combustible liquids. Type C can handle electrical fires. The higher the UL number, the larger the fire the unit can put out. An extinguisher with a rating of 1 for A fires and 10 for B and C fires will take care of most minor blazes. Check an extinguisher's gauge monthly to be sure the unit is fully charged.
In case of a fire, first get everyone else out of the house. Then grab a fire extinguisher and follow the PASS method: P - Pull the safety pin, A - Aim the extinguisher at the base of the flame, S - Squeeze the handle, S - Sweep the nozzle from side to side to cover the entire base of the fire.
This tip and other valuable information are found in the AmeriSpec Home Repair Manual that all clients receive with their AmeriSpec Home Inspection Report. |
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